They maybe energy saving bulbs but they could get on your nerves & cause a migraine. A new study finds these bulbs although energy saving do cut energy costs but adds to your medical bills. Although they are often five times the cost of old-fashioned bulbs, they use around a quarter of the energy and can pay for themselves within months however, a new study by health experts & charities confirms that these bulbs are as a matter of fact nascent in technology which makes them flicker & cause migraines to patients and are deterrents of moods. Campaigners are calling for the Government to allow an opt-out for people with health problems so they can continue to use old-style bulbs. They have been inundated with complaints about the fluorescent bulbs, which are due to become compulsory in homes within four years.

The warning follows concerns that eco-bulbs can trigger dizziness, loss of focus and discomfort among people with epilepsy. There have also been complaints from people with lupus - an auto-immune disease causing many symptoms including pain. Low energy light bulbs are miniature versions of the fluorescent strip lights common in offices and kitchens. The latest generations are the size of conventional incandescent bulbs with a filament, but use just a quarter of the energy. The Migraine Action Association said there was growing concern about the links between the bulbs and severe headaches. The charity's Paul Jansen "For some people a migraine attack can be triggered by fluorescent lights, video screens, stroboscopic effects and flashing lights."Most of the currently available low energy light bulbs are based on fluorescent light technology. "We hope that the Government will allow regular light bulbs still to be available to those who need them." The Lighting Association denied that flicker was a problem with modern energy saving bulbs. "Compact fluorescent lamps give a constant, flicker-free, nonstroboscopic light," said spokesman Jo Jackson. She warned against poor quality, cheap lamps, saying: "A small number of cases have been reported by people who suffer from reactions to certain types of linear (straight line) fluorescent lamps."These were almost certainly triggered by old technology." A spokesman for the Energy Saving Trust said: "The technology has changed massively over the last few years. We would advise people to only buy bulbs with the Energy Saving Recommended - SR - logo." The Migraine Action Association is on www.migraine.org.uk, or phone 01536 461333.

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